Becoming BulletProof: Resource Center
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Confidence in Every Word: The Power of Professional Editing
Building confidence is a challenge for many writers. Whether you struggle with impostor syndrome, perfectionism, fear of judgment, or overwhelm, at some point, all writers stumble and question their abilities. But did you know that working with an editor can
Writing
Stepping Back: It’s a Gift
Being a writer is a wonderful gift, but as with any talent, it has its downsides and peculiar quirks. When the words are flowing, the whole universe seems to be
Time for Shortcuts: How to Increase Efficiency and Accessibility
Time is our most valuable commodity. Whether I’m writing, editing, cooking, or exercising, I’m always on the lookout for ways to be more efficient and save a little time. For
Track Changes: How to Use Microsoft’s Powerful Editing Feature
During the hiring or onboarding process, your editor mentioned that they would send you an annotated copy of your document, or a Track Changes file. But even if you’re an
Worried about Working with an Editor?
Sometimes, writers are nervous about sharing their work with editors. If an author hasn’t worked with an editor before, or if they had a bad experience with an editor previously,
Editing
The Perfect Trap
“This needs to be perfect.” We’ve all said it at some point. Whether you’re building a website, writing an article, or making a fancy dinner, you want your creation to
Practicing Gratitude
Every January, people around the world start declaring an intention or resolution for the year. I’ve never been one to participate in the New Year’s resolution tradition. Instead, I like
Why Punctuation Matters
Does punctuation really matter? The pandemic has turned many of us into homeschool teachers, so you may encounter this question soon if you haven’t already. Or perhaps it’s you, not
Style Guides
What are style guides? This is an excellent question. When I was in high school, I thought all papers were written in the same format and followed the same rules.
Publishing
Build a Better Budget: Accounting for Design & Marketing Costs
Publishing a book is a multistage journey that should be reflected in your budget. Although you can publish your work for free, that’s not a realistic option. Most of your
Build a Better Budget: A Realistic Look at Publishing Costs
Publishing your work is a multistage journey that should be reflected in your budget. It’s possible to publish a book with no financial outlays, but that’s not realistic, even if
Can I Really Publish My Book for Free?
It’s possible to publish a book for free; however, “free” would only apply in the sense that you didn’t exchange any funds. The investment of your time and effort would
Trade Journals: Get Your Book in the Spotlight
A trade journal is a journal or magazine written for members of a particular profession. You’ve probably heard of medical journals, but did you know that the publishing industry has
Marketing
Teamwork: It’s Not Just for Athletes
Writing can feel like a very solitary pursuit, but it doesn’t have to be. See how teaming up with a professional editor can take your writing to the next level.
Is More Time on Your Wish List? Editors Can Help with That.
As the holidays approach, I hear many people say, “I wish I had more time.” Although we tend to stay busy all year long, at the holidays our to-do lists
What’s in a Name? Confidence.
Several people have asked about my business name this week; after all, BulletProof Writing Services doesn’t relate to my personal name, a famous written work, or well-known quote. Why did
The Perfect Trap
“This needs to be perfect.” We’ve all said it at some point. Whether you’re building a website, writing an article, or making a fancy dinner, you want your creation to